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US HR6442

US HR6442
To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to repeal the program of block grants to States for social services, and for other purposes.


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112th Congress

Bill Summary

Repeals the program of block grants to states for social services under title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the Social Security Act.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to eliminate the program that provides block grants to states for social services, which is currently established under Title XX of the Social Security Act. Block grants are a way for the federal government to give money to states for specific purposes, allowing states flexibility in how they use the funds. By repealing this program, the bill would end this particular funding stream to states for social services. The bill also includes numerous conforming amendments, which are changes made to other parts of the law to ensure they are consistent with the repeal of the block grant program. These amendments adjust references to Title XX and related provisions across various acts, including those concerning child care, foster care, and other social welfare programs, to reflect the removal of the social services block grant.

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Budget and Finance

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Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 09/19/2012)

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